Tigers' roster to be shuffled with return of Troy Melton; Skubal update
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to shuffle their roster with the potential return of pitcher Troy Melton and reliever Brenan Hanifee. Melton is likely to make his season debut against the Orioles, while Hanifee has been called up due to another player's injury. The team is also monitoring weather conditions that could affect their roster decisions this weekend.
- ▪Troy Melton is trending toward making his season debut against the Orioles on Sunday.
- ▪Brenan Hanifee was summoned to Baltimore after reliever Burch Smith reported shoulder soreness.
- ▪The Tigers will need to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Melton, who has been on the injured list.
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